Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Lead Plant Innovation

Machine Tool & Gear; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Tool & Gear is seeking a manufacturing engineering leader toDirect the technical and professional activities of the plant manufacturing engineering department, including planning, applications, goal setting, supervision, and budget management.

You will develop new and competitive technologies while coordinating with marketing, QA, product engineering, customers and suppliers. A strong engineering background and leadership in JIT/lean practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 years of related manufacturing with at least 4 years in supervisory/management position.
• Working knowledge of JIT manufacturing, cellularized manufacturing, FMEA, process flow diagram, CAD/CAM, ANSI, GD&T.
• High Mechanical aptitude and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the manufacturing engineering group.
• Initiates and conducts manufacturing engineering assignments and plans resource utilization.
• Originates new manufacturing concepts to support company objectives.
• Provides engineering liaison to marketing, QA, Product Engineering, Customers and suppliers.
• Manages personnel policies including performance appraisal, salary recommendations, and training.
• Conducts regular group meetings to communicate direction and planning items.
• Prepares and reviews manufacturing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Assists in budget planning and plant capital expenditure requirements.
• Controls costs, budgets, procurements, and admin matters affecting department.
• Develops cost reduction programs and quality support activities.
• May oversee plant maintenance and tool room functions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIT manufacturing

Cellularized manufacturing

FMEA

Process flow diagram

CAD/CAM

ANSI

GD&T

Job description

Machine Tool & Gear is seeking a manufacturing engineering leader toDirect the technical and professional activities of the plant manufacturing engineering department, including planning, applications, goal setting, supervision, and budget management.

You will develop new and competitive technologies while coordinating with marketing, QA, product engineering, customers and suppliers. A strong engineering background and leadership in JIT/lean practices are essential.